Fred B. Houghton

Time

In 1882, 1 officer at Kansas City Police Department was lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 36 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 3.

In 1882, 2 officers in MO were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.

In 1882, 4 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 145th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1882, 14 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 141st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

When

May holds 10.6% of these deaths at Kansas City Police Department; December holds the most, 14.9%. Tuesdays: 12.8%.

May holds 9.9% of these deaths in MO; August holds the most, 12.8%. Tuesdays: 9.9%.

May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 120 deaths at Kansas City Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 2.1% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 829 deaths in MO, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.8% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.5% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.4% of these deaths.

His people

Kansas City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Fred among them.